SEATTLE
LATINO
FILM
FESTIVAL
17th ANNUAL EDITION
OCTOBER 10TH - 18TH OF 2025
Mission:
Bringing audiences and filmmakers together for an educational experience and to support the magic of film-making as part of Hispanic and Romance Language Cinema globally.
Join us in Spokane…
A curated selection of short films from the Seattle Latino Film Festival 2024 will be screened in Spokane as part of Cine Latino en the Lilac City bringing Spokane audiences a powerful evening of stories that highlight the diversity, artistry, and voices of Latino filmmakers.
The event presented by the SpIFF, Spokane Film Project, LUNAA and Purple Crayon Pictures will takes place at the Magic Lantern Theater on Saturday, September 27. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and screenings begin at 6:00 p.m.
Admission is free.
OPENING NIGHT
17th Annual Edition
OCTOBER 10th
Open doors: 6pm - Event Starts: 7pm
Red Carpet + Reception
Step into the glamour of Opening Night! Guests will be welcomed on the Red Carpet and photographed in a festive atmosphere. In the reception area, enjoy a lively tapas-style gathering , the perfect chance to mingle with filmmakers, artists, and community leaders before the screening.
Live Performance
Yuley Díaz & Nacho Arimany (30-minute concert)
To celebrate our Opening Night, we are proud to present a special concert blending the rich musical traditions of Spain and Cuba. Please welcome Cuban-Spanish jazz piano maestra Yuley Díaz and Spanish percussionist Nacho Arimany.
Film Screenings
Sweet Boys - Seattle Premiere (Drama & Music, 14 minutes, English, Spanish, 2024, USA)
A love letter to youth, East Harlem, and the kids I knew growing up. Inspired by a poem and the spirit of the early 2000s, the film follows two friends who go down different paths.
Directed by Natasha Rivera
The Ladder - Special Screening (Sci-Fi, Drama, 103 minutes, English with Spanish Subtitles, 2024, USA)
In the twilight of his life, an aging Alaskan fisherman and father, grieving the loss of his wife, considers a mysterious procedure that promises a fresh start. As close friends undergo the transformation, he grapples with his longing for a second chance and the cost of letting go of the life he has known.
Directed by Emilio Torres (Director will be in attendance).
Sponsored by ArtsFund, Allen Family Philanthropies, the Honorary Consul of Spain in Seattle, and in partnership with the Frye Art Museum.
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